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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: rwaw on February 02, 2004, 14:53:38

Title: Battery cut-off switch
Post by: rwaw on February 02, 2004, 14:53:38

 :oops: I know I know,"always use your SL regularly even in winter"; so of course I didn't and now the clock (which ticked nicely) has drained the battery.
In the past I had a TR6 and for these you could buy after-market switches to isolate the negative battery lead, has anybody used such a thing and where could they be obtained ?
Thanks,
Raoul.

280SL 1969 Euro RHD

Title: Re: Battery cut-off switch
Post by: Douglas on February 02, 2004, 15:16:55

I bought mine from Griot's Garage: www.griotsgarage.com

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #018260

Title: Re: Battery cut-off switch
Post by: Cees Klumper on February 02, 2004, 15:17:27

These are available in the Netherlands from a couple of (mail order) suppliers for around $20. Since I have an alarm on my car, which starts howling (and I mean LOUD) when the battery is disconnected, I prefer to keep the battery charged on a trickle charger if necessary.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Title: Re: Battery cut-off switch
Post by: Malc on February 03, 2004, 06:32:28

Hi,
You could try Demon Tweeks in the UK (tel 01978 664466)they sell a mini switch for about £17, part number MW003 which has a seperate "key" so a handy anti-theft device too!
No I don't work for them, but I end up buying a heap of bits from them for my stage rally car!
Cheers
Malc
Scotland